The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-09-13
MRS. ENocH ENsLEY.
Death sfThls Nsble Christian v sman
at Ashevillc, N. O.
The Remafns 90 Arrive Tomorrow
usrning, and he buried
Prom CALVARY church.

Col. Enoch Ensley is widower, and
Miss Alice and Mr.. Steve Ensley or
phsns. The devoted and model wife
and mother passed away at..Asheville,
N. O., last evening, after lingering
siege OF consumption. Her faithful
and patient husband, son and
daughter were with her to the last,
and, aided by oil the skill and
science that money could provide, did
everything that human hands could
TO prolong life. Failing In this, at.
tention was turned to making the
closing moments Of her life as peace.
iul and comfortable as possible. Ad.
vices received do not 70 to the extent
OF portraying the last struggle, but
the peculiar characteristics Of the
malady and loving administrations
Of the husband and chill
dren leave little room to doubt
that the lsdy's demise was calm and
composed.
Mrs. Ensley's illness, In lis Il pt
stage, dates back 10 the violent death
Of her charming daughter, Miss Lady,
some four years ago. II will be re.
membered that the young lady was
thrown from buggy while out riding
with her accepted suitor, by the horne
running away, and death ensued
within q short time. The en-
tire community OF Memphis
ard Nashville, rs well as other
points In Tennessee where the
lamily 10 known, we're greatly shocked
at the accident, and the effect on the
immediate family Was dreadful, espe.
cislly with the mother. From this
shock she never rallied, and gradually
declined, until, ss q las, resort. she
was taken 10 Europe over year ago.
In company with the Colonel she
travelled all over the continent, but
without beneficial effect. About three
weeks ago the couple returned
10 this country, landing at New
York. Here they tarried few days,
studying the health resorts, with a
view OF determining which promised
the best results. Asheville was finally
selected, aud thither they proceeded.
Bracing atmosphere. medical science
and loving ministrations were OF no
avail, however, and Mrs. Ensley sue.
cumbed to the insidious disease yes
terday afternoon.
Mr.. Enoch Ensley, then q young
man, married Miss Martin about thirty
years ago. His wife was descended
from parents OF historic fame, and
born In Murray county. They were
among the early settlers Of Tennessee,
one oil the Martins locating there with
Col. James Robinson, The lady was
endowed with all the qualities OF mind
and heart which 10 TO make devoted
wife and mother. q desirable neighbor
aud most agreeable companion and
friend. In every relation OF liie-in
the home circle, In society and In the
church--she Was priIsd for her many
virtues and accomplishments. In her
death the family has sustained q dc.
plorable loss, the church q consistent
tuu uoeuhiul Vpo VI 'tut uoUFt
Christian, and the world true
woman. Sincere sympathy, not only
OF tho Immediate friends, bat from the
entire community, will bs extended
the bsreaved family and relatives.
Mrs. E1sley's remains will arrive to-
morrow over the Memphis aud
Charleston road, and be buried In
the family lot In Elmwood Cemetery.
The funeral will take place from the
family residence, on Rayburn ave.
nue..
The following telegram came as the
Associated Pres report OF the sad
event:
"AsHKvILLx, N. q, September a.
Mrs. Ehsley died here this afternoon.
Her remains will be taken TO Memphis
accompanied by her husband, her tw,
children, and other relatives, wher,
they will be buried wedneeda.
evening""